Lantern Festival

Anya Hindmarch’s Chubby Hearts Capture the Smile and Love of Hong Kong

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Chubby Hearts Hong Kong, curated and presented by the Hong Kong Design Centre, featuring a giant inflatable red heart designed by the award-winning British designer Anya Hindmarch, was launched in the city in February with great fanfare.

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  • Chubby Hearts Hong Kong, curated and presented by the Hong Kong Design Centre, featuring a giant inflatable red heart designed by the award-winning British designer Anya Hindmarch, was launched in the city in February with great fanfare.
  • As Anya Hindmarch's giant chubby heart balloons fly over Hong Kong, infused a positive atmosphere, they are also spreading love throughout the urban landscape.
  • These include the "Chubby Hearts Hong Kong", Dior's global unveil of the Dior Fall 2024 men's show, world-renowned pop culture convention "ComplexCon", and the centennial celebration of late Hong Kong literary icon Jin Yong.
  • As part of "Chubby Hearts Hong Kong" event, giant inflatable red hearts are popping up across Hong Kong, filling the entire city with love and smiles.

798 Launches Folk Culture Sector of Square Art Festival, 110,000+ Visitors Reached During the Chinese New Year Vacation

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 798 Art District announces today that the Folk Culture Sector of the 798 Square Art Festival will launch on February 24, 2024, at the CONCERTED SQUARE of 798 Art District in Beijing.

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  • BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 798 Art District announces today that the Folk Culture Sector of the 798 Square Art Festival will launch on February 24, 2024, at the CONCERTED SQUARE of 798 Art District in Beijing.
  • This sector aims to bridge contemporary art with urban and rural folk culture.
  • Visiting 798 during the Lantern Festival, you can experience the power of contemporary art intertwined with traditional folk customs and enjoy the familiar yet strange world of Chinese local culture.
  • Based on statistics, there were over 110,000 visits attracted from around the world to 798 Art District during the New Year festivities.

The Second "GuangJieLi" Festival in Qingdao, China: A Fusion of History and Modernity, Tradition Meets the International

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Monday, February 19, 2024

From February 2 to February 25 (Lantern Festival), this month-long festival, co-organized by the local government and several cultural institutions has been held.

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  • From February 2 to February 25 (Lantern Festival), this month-long festival, co-organized by the local government and several cultural institutions has been held.
  • It aims to further propel Qingdao's economic and cultural advancement while offering both domestic and international tourists a distinctive glimpse of the city.
  • This edition of the "GuangJieLi" Festival has curated a rich tapestry of activities.
  • Throughout the "GuangJieLi" Festival, attendees have the opportunity to marvel at diverse art installations, light shows, flower markets, and lantern festivities, among others.

The "Spring Festival Festival Festival" in Chengdu has come to an end

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

CHENGDU, China, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the night of February 24th, the lanterns in Chengdu were bright and dazzling, with countless Spring Festival activities blooming in various places in Chengdu. The Year of the Dragon came to a close amidst the lively atmosphere of fireworks and excitement, marking a vibrant start to the Chinese people's 2024. In the midst of this festive tourism atmosphere, how "hot and spicy" is Chengdu?

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  • Statistics show that during the Spring Festival period, GoChengdu ranked first on both Facebook and X platforms among national central city accounts.
  • On Lantern Festival day, GoChengdu released the creative short film "Strolling in the December Market Painting," capturing the festive atmosphere of Lantern Festival in Chengdu.
  • The short film creatively uses VR gaming settings to recreate the prosperous scene of the December market in Song Dynasty Chengdu.
  • On the Xiaohongshu platform, there are over 1.64 million notes recording the "Chengdu Spring Festival Travel Guide," inspiring global netizens to explore Chengdu through the internet.

CGTN: Booming consumption during Spring Festival off to a roaring start

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Gorgeous lantern shows, traditional dragon dance and guessing lantern riddles are among the activities that people join to greet the festival.

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  • Gorgeous lantern shows, traditional dragon dance and guessing lantern riddles are among the activities that people join to greet the festival.
  • The lantern shows across the country are ready to bring another big volume of tourists as the Spring Festival of the Year of Dragon comes to an end.
  • The number of searches related to "Lantern Festival" on travel portal LY.com increased by three times, and short-distance cross-city tours are among the mainstream tourism consumption at the festival, according to data from the travel portal.
  • The national box office during the Spring Festival is also a big winner thanks to the Chinese people's growing spending power.

CGTN: Booming consumption during Spring Festival off to a roaring start

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Gorgeous lantern shows, traditional dragon dance and guessing lantern riddles are among the activities that people join to greet the festival.

Key Points: 
  • Gorgeous lantern shows, traditional dragon dance and guessing lantern riddles are among the activities that people join to greet the festival.
  • The lantern shows across the country are ready to bring another big volume of tourists as the Spring Festival of the Year of Dragon comes to an end.
  • The number of searches related to "Lantern Festival" on travel portal LY.com increased by three times, and short-distance cross-city tours are among the mainstream tourism consumption at the festival, according to data from the travel portal.
  • The national box office during the Spring Festival is also a big winner thanks to the Chinese people's growing spending power.

Fosun Family Season Concludes with Over RMB10 Billion in Sales and Booming Family Consumption

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Monday, February 26, 2024

This year's Fosun Family Season was held during the Chinese New Year period for the first time.

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  • This year's Fosun Family Season was held during the Chinese New Year period for the first time.
  • Highlights of this year's Fosun Family Season include total sales exceeding RMB10 billion, the overseas debut of Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival, and the digital construction of Fosun Family Season.
  • With an emphasis on "stability" and even stronger emphasis on "progress" and "establishment", the highlights of this year's Fosun Family Season sent a more positive signal of high-quality development.
  • To date, this year's Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival attracted more than 4 million visitors, and the sales performance during the holiday significantly improved.

CGTN: CMG 2024 Lantern Festival Gala captivates audience with blend of tradition and technology

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

The highly anticipated 2024 Lantern Festival Gala, hosted by China Media Group (CMG), displayed its brilliance on Saturday, illuminating the audience with a captivating blend of traditional Chinese culture and cutting-edge technical innovations.

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  • The highly anticipated 2024 Lantern Festival Gala, hosted by China Media Group (CMG), displayed its brilliance on Saturday, illuminating the audience with a captivating blend of traditional Chinese culture and cutting-edge technical innovations.
  • One of the 2024 Lantern Festival Gala's most eye-catching performances was the creative composite program "Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon."
  • First broadcast in 1985, the Lantern Festival Gala has accompanied the Chinese people on the special occasion of family reunions ever since.
  • As the lanterns dimmed and the festival concluded, the 2024 Lantern Festival Gala added another luminous chapter to the rich legacy of this time-honored tradition.

CGTN: CMG 2024 Lantern Festival Gala captivates audience with blend of tradition and technology

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

The highly anticipated 2024 Lantern Festival Gala, hosted by China Media Group (CMG), displayed its brilliance on Saturday, illuminating the audience with a captivating blend of traditional Chinese culture and cutting-edge technical innovations.

Key Points: 
  • The highly anticipated 2024 Lantern Festival Gala, hosted by China Media Group (CMG), displayed its brilliance on Saturday, illuminating the audience with a captivating blend of traditional Chinese culture and cutting-edge technical innovations.
  • One of the 2024 Lantern Festival Gala's most eye-catching performances was the creative composite program "Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon."
  • First broadcast in 1985, the Lantern Festival Gala has accompanied the Chinese people on the special occasion of family reunions ever since.
  • As the lanterns dimmed and the festival concluded, the 2024 Lantern Festival Gala added another luminous chapter to the rich legacy of this time-honored tradition.

Ancient Street Illuminated with Colorful Lanterns, Brightening the Lantern Festival

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

ZHENJIANG, China, Feb. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- February 24th, on the ancient streets of Xijindu in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, the annual Lantern Festival celebration was in full swing with colorful lanterns hanging from every antique-looking facade.

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  • ZHENJIANG, China, Feb. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- February 24th, on the ancient streets of Xijindu in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, the annual Lantern Festival celebration was in full swing with colorful lanterns hanging from every antique-looking facade.
  • The Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, marks the final significant event in the Chinese New Year celebrations.
  • To ensure a smooth power supply during the festival, State Grid Zhenjiang Power Supply Company organized experienced electrical personnel to conduct safety inspections on the festival lanterns and street lights.
  • The dedication of these power personnel ensured the successful successful conclusion of the Lantern Festival, allowing citizens to enjoy a warm and harmonious holiday atmosphere.